2014/15 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies
Programme code: | BS-AT/PILOT | UCAS code: | H460 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Professor W F Gale | Contact address: | w.f.gale@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
- Normally 3 A-Levels or equivalent, at grades AAA, including mathematics or physics.
- GCSEs or equivalent in English, mathematics and science are required at grade C or above if not offered at A or AS level.
- Alternative qualifications (eg IB, Foundation Year, Scottish Highers) at a comparable level will be considered.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering (SPEME)
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering (SPEME)
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Engineering
Programme specification:
At the end of the programme students should have:
- the necessary core knowledge, abilities and skills to pursue a career in airlines, airports or associated aviation industries, or to undertake postgraduate research in an aviation related subject;
- received theoretical and practical flight training towards the Private Pilot's Licence;
- an understanding of the fundamental principles of flight and propulsion;
- an understanding of aircraft design, systems and performance;
- an understanding of the aviation industry, with respect to its organisation, control and legal framework;
- studied core subjects related to the JAR requirements for flight crew licensing.
The programme will:
- provide an academic qualification which will allow graduates to compete effectively for training places to Commercial Pilot Licence level and ultimately for senior positions as airline pilots;
- provide graduates with a wide range of knowledge, abilities and skills of value to the aviation industry;
- provide all facilities and training necessary for students to obtain the CAA/JAR Private Pilot's Licence;
- include module teaching from external experts in their fields, such as Chief Flying Instructors and practising commercial airline pilots, as well as guest speakers;
- include a training period during the first summer vacation at Advanced Flight Training, Sherburn Aerodrome and completion of training on a daily basis during the second and third years;
- include team based final year project work, using advanced equipment, often associated with external organisations.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PEME1000 | Technical Skills and Applications | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PEME1010 | Engineering Materials | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PEME1040 | Mathematical Techniques 1 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PEME1110 | Theoretical Knowledge for the Private Pilots Licence | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME1130 | Aviation Engineering Science | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PEME1140 | Introduction to Aviation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PEME1050 | Foundation Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PEME1060 | Fundamentals of Process Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PEME1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN1030 | Introduction to Surface and Air Transport | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
PEME1050 is compulsory for candidates without A-level mathematics or equivalent
PEME1070 is compulsory for candidates without A-level physics or equivalent.
TRAN1030 is compulsory unless students have been advised by the Head of Aviation Programme or their nominee to take more than one foundation module.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PEME2000 | Mathematical Techniques 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME2020 | Safety, Health and Environment | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME2160 | Aircraft 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME2170 | Advanced Pilot Theory | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME2180 | Airline and Airport Operations | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PEME3105 | Aircraft 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME3115 | Aviation Safety and Reliability | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME3120 | Aviation Technology Team Project | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PEME3125 | Aviation Futures | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 21/03/2014
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